Culinary Services Director — Senior Living Dining Leader

New Perspective Senior Living, LLC; Cloquet (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education assistance

Earned wage access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

New Perspective Senior Living, LLC in Cloquet, MN, is seeking a Culinary Services Director to lead the food and beverage and dining services across the community. You will oversee procurement, menu compliance, and service, while managing the department budget and training a caring team.

You will ensure safe food handling, inventory control, and regulatory compliance, and you will engage residents and families through clear communication and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Regulatory knowledge on food handling, storage, preparation, safety and sanitation.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• 4+ years as lead chef in a hospitality/restaurant environment.
• Culinary training and/or dietary certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management of food, beverage, and dining services across the community.
• Oversee procurement, menu compliance, preparation, and service per Menu Program and budget.
• Manage department finances, supervise and train team members, ensure safe food handling and sanitation.
• Maintain inventory control, product rotation, and regulatory record keeping.
• Engage residents and families through clear communication and organizational skills.

Skills

Management experience

Lead chef experience

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Culinary training and/or Dietary Certifications

Job description

New Perspective Senior Living, LLC in Cloquet, MN, is seeking a Culinary Services Director to lead the food and beverage and dining services across the community. You will oversee procurement, menu compliance, and service, while managing the department budget and training a caring team.

You will ensure safe food handling, inventory control, and regulatory compliance, and you will engage residents and families through clear communication and strong organizational skills.